Mary,
Yes, understanding copyright is very important for teachers because they are constantly faced with opportunities to uphold or violate copyright law. It is typically in a schools policy manual to uphold all copyright laws and by violating them teachers could face serious legal consequences as well as termination of their job. It is important that teachers are aware of what constitutes fair use and abide by the rules set forth by their school system. For example, if a school system does not provide enough textbooks for students, a teacher is not allowed to make photocopies of the entire book,… >>>
